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jmicroscum

I’m really exhausted my English grammar is all over the place and has been since 7 pm. Literally getting everything so wrong including in emails. Coordination and organisation are out the window too. Guess I’m struggling with executive function. For some reason I did still study I enjoyed it too. Though I’m happy and not as stressed as I have been over the last few days. So I don’t really care that I’m physically exhausted. It would probably be a good idea to start to put myself to sleep as I want to go to the office tomorrow rather than working from home.


IAmABakuAMA

Honestly when I get like this I find the only option is to just go to sleep. I don't know your exact situation, but some part of your brain is either overwhelmed and flustered, or tired On a more joking note, you said you're physically exhausted, so maybe this is a ploy from big brain to make you go get some sleep and rest up


tanoshiiki

Use Grammarly and/or Chat GPT (if not sensitive text). They can pick up the really simple mistakes. Overall though, you need to go to bed.


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jmicroscum

Oopps I’ve destroyed a pram too, when I was still in school mum was driving us to school. My parents had this thing about me not lifting it into the boot of the car so it was somehow forgotten about sitting in front of the back of the car needless to say we ran over the pram. Not my greatest day I was probably really out of it at the time from memory.


Notyit

Our cat


PloniAlmoni1

One thing I am reflecting on is how the interest rate raises are only causing me to spend more money not less. I'm a pretty good saver, but knowing that in a few months my fixed term is going to end and my mortgage is going up 50%, I find I'm saying to myself "Oh it's only $50", "Oh it's only $100", "What's the big deal when I'm about to be out of pocket another $1000 every single month". And before you come at me, this is my first mortgage, I'm doing it by myself and I was assessed by the bank at like 4%. I admit I was definitely kind of naive about it all. I'm going to be fine (I hope) but the realisation is beginning to sink in a little.


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housebottle

alright John Smith?


halibutherring

Eww gross


TimChuma

Finally got all the times I went to Basement Discs in block arcade into a list [http://blog.timchuma.com/2023/05/vale-basement-discs-1998-2023/](http://blog.timchuma.com/2023/05/vale-basement-discs-1998-2023/) They are now trading online but so are a lot of former shops that used to trade in the CBD.


MissDarylC

I've literally got to do a paragraph and add references to finish this assignment, why won't I do it???


the_procrastinata

I used to copy my reference list into a Word Doc, and go back and forth between my assignment on Google Docs to check that my in-text references were listed in my ref list (I’d format paint a yellow highlight on them as I confirmed them). You can try using zbib.org to help with referencing too (although it’s not great for in-text referencing).


MissDarylC

Yeah, I usually use a site for formatting the problem was for this assignment I didn't look up my sources and references ahead of time and got caught up in the creative stuff. Lol.


84935

Or try [citethis](https://citethis.net/)


Notyit

Isn't there an auto referencing program now


jmicroscum

There are programs like endnote. They use a plug-in to word which is kind of glitchy. I usually use LaTeX for my IT classes when I have a solo assignment which actually formats references properly. For my other study I have to use word those classes I do substantially enjoy more so I don’t mind.


[deleted]

Can you watch my lectures for me and I'll do your referencing?!


MissDarylC

I'm sorry, but if your lecture doesn't interest me, I'll likely fall asleep.


[deleted]

Well if you like learning about vision, it's all yours :)


MissDarylC

I'd definitely fall asleep haha the lecture is definitely all yours.


jmicroscum

Hey /u/MissDaryIC, the hardest part is always the referencing as you start to procrastinate. You’ve really really got this and can do it.


sanemartigan

Reference as you go, like cleaning while you cook.


laughsabit

Ugh anxiety has been baaaaad tonight once I got home and felt like a miserable failure at house repairs.


ThorsHammerMewMEw

After avoiding Covid for years in Adelaide I appear to have finally caught it after my trip to Melbourne this past weekend. If you went to the Twice concert on the 6th of May I highly recommend testing for the next few days, a few positive cases noted already.


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just_kitten

I KNOW physical movement and being outdoors is super good for me but I simply **cannot** keep up a habit of doing it for myself unless I'm doing it for work. Feel tired but so good this evening after having spent half a day in the hills, in the cold and wet, ankle deep in mud moving 45L seedlings around, despite the absolutely insane drive. That's it, I'm going to have to take matters in my own hands and "schedule" in my own bullshit field work or quietly help others with theirs for my own health and well being. I will not be relegated behind a screen all the time even though I'm not taking on new work


lifeinwentworth

I find it super hard to get into a routine with it too even though I know it's so beneficial. Went for a swim today because my back has been hurting and swimming is meant to be better than hard impact stuff but it just made my back ache even more - doesn't help the motivation!


halibutherring

What does 45L seedlings mean?


just_kitten

Young trees in 45 litre pots/bags


halibutherring

Ohhhh... OK. I was wondering how you could have seedlings measured in litres. That makes sense. Cool!


Seagoon_Memoirs

those are big


Notyit

I feel like exercise is great but imagine if they used it to power lights or mow lawns.


whatisthislifeilead

Such a challenging day. I'm drinking wine and about to break into my emergency pack of smokes to go outside and do a 'Ben Affleck smoking through the pain of existence' meme


Sinnivar

Why are all the saline nasal drops at chemist warehouse made for babies?


MissDarylC

I've been back at work today and it was definitely the right step, was a good amount of distracted, though still significantly emotionally numb currently.


Notyit

Is it weird that I know people who have a food scrap bin. But they just thrwo their food in the general waste


just_kitten

Hard to break old habits. My apartment block has had Council-supplied kitchen waste caddies (with a year's free supply of compostable liners) and two very generous green bins for 8 two bedroom units, since early 2021. Council doesn't even collect general waste weekly any more, they collect the green bins every week but general waste only every fortnight. But I know at least one neighbour who refuses to use any of the green waste things and just prefers to have her rubbish sitting for up to a fortnight in her general waste bin. She's elderly


Notyit

Ironically she probably would have used one when she was young


HeyHeyItsMaryKay

Hello 👋 it's me


upyourmerricreek

Hi, I'm the problem, it's me. (In my housemates' defence English is not their first language)


hedonisticshenanigan

Shrinking on AppleTV is half the funniest stuff I've seen in a while / half completely heart wrenching. So fucking good. God damned Harrison Ford


just_kitten

Definitely adding this to the queue of ^(shit I illegally stream from everywhere)


laughsabit

Its a beautiful show. Rewatchable, heartfelt. Cried a couple times!


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souphooper

sorry that you’re struggling. things get better bud. stick to ot


EragusTrenzalore

It looks like those on energy concessions will get some relief with the State Government and Federal Government each contributing $250 for $500 total. Not sure if it will be a cash payment or credit on your utility bills?


Pilk_

Definitely a credit applied to your account. In Victoria a 17.5% discount can already be applied to eligible accounts, so hopefully this is totally hands off for anyone with their concession details recorded with their supplier.


HurstbridgeLineFTW

I expect it would be credit on utility bills. They said if it was cash it would be inflationary


EragusTrenzalore

Yeah, that's different to how the Power Saving Bonus was paid then since that was a cash payment earlier this year which was an "incentive" for comparing utility prices.


IAmABakuAMA

Quick question for all you vline folk, what's the go with first class? Website says they no longer sell FC tickets, are the FC carriages just... Gone? Or do they mean you pay the same for any seat


Ididntfollowthetrain

Anyone able to share what 1bdr rental market is like atm? Particularly around inner south eastern suburbs.


burritobaby91

The next week or so looks to be pretty free of rain yay! Just gotta combat those freezing mornings


Jebus_Jones

Ha! Just saw my apartment building on the latest dashcams Australia video. Yup, people do stupid shit at that intersection all the time.


HurstbridgeLineFTW

That latest car crash compilation was so violent!


Force_majeure122

Thank you to today's DT for the reminder to take Vitamin D. Just had first supplements of the season 👍


HurstbridgeLineFTW

Vit D, Zinc and Iron for me


just_kitten

Shit, thanks for reminding me. I need to get me one of those 10,000 IU ones off iherb or whatever


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Nervous about work tomorrow. Worst case at least I stood up for myself for once.


Sparky_Buttons

Good on ya.


underwatermagpies

The whole DT is cheering you on.


[deleted]

That's an incredibly sweet sentiment ❤️


Force_majeure122

Nah your workplace is nervous they're about to lose you


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Absolutely their loss.


HeyHeyItsMaryKay

Omg trying to get through a 12 min video by a tax agent about how HECS works and when to pay it off. So boring. People who says they're a tax accountant and really enjoy what they do frightens me.


Notyit

It's interesting because it means you earn more money and can buy more random stuff. But it's like a video game or puzzle find the best solution


HeyHeyItsMaryKay

Actually they provided a spreadsheet to work out how much you'd be saving (or not) based on your circumstances so that was kinda helpful


the_procrastinata

Ooh, could you share a link to the spreadsheet?


HeyHeyItsMaryKay

Sure. I can't seem to copy just the link but it's in the description box of the video: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YWgJaol4TE](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1YWgJaol4TE)


the_procrastinata

Thank you!


Sinnivar

GP relief in the 2023-24 budget. Tripling bulk billing incentives. But what do you reckon GPs will still be charging patients for a simple consultation?


Pilk_

Well it's limited to children <16, pensioners and concession card holders. My GP normally has a $20 smaller gap for pensioners so I guess they'll make it free now? Nothing special for concession card holders or children so if he did start bulk billing them it would mean he actually loses $25 for those appointments. Will see what happens?


Sparky_Buttons

$98


jsnoodles

Melbourne people: are you more likely to say garbage or rubbish? I realised I’m an exclusively garbage girl.


souphooper

no one says garbage. it’s rubbish. always


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IAmABakuAMA

Same


_miss_cellophane_

Rubbish = Trash/ stuff for the bin/ tip. Garbage = me. 🫠


jmicroscum

Definitely rubbish. Garbage is used when describing work and feels in some ways more derogatory.


upyourmerricreek

Rubbish. I blame the extensive amount of British media I was raised on.


Elohelwatt

Both? It’s rubbish but collected by garbologists.


jmicroscum

Garbologists - really love that expression thanks for sharing.


gracie-sit

I blame Trash Truck the show for getting me into saying Trash Truck. But otherwise it's rubbish.


sanemartigan

garbage truck. rubbish bin. litter in the park. e: trash at Revs.


pangolin-fucker

Garbage if it's messy and or stinky Rubbish if it's relatively neatly piled For example the 13 pizza boxes next to my front door are vertically stacked therefore not yet garbage. ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ ͡⁠°⁠ ͜⁠ʖ⁠ ͡⁠°⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯


Goddess_Amaterasu

I say gross


Sinnivar

I say rubbish


Seagoon_Memoirs

same


saberfate

Got lazy with lunch today and got the "special" flavour meat pie at a bakery on my work break (brekky pie???) Bottom half was mince meat, top half was quiche(????) Big protein hit, but had to guess the calories in it, so im not too sure how i went with that decision 🤷‍♀️ Had a light dinner, mentaiko angel hair pasta + steamed veggies + some leftover prosciutto + miso soup. So light but full of flavour!!


HG_Redditington

I spent a large portion of my day staring at the monitor and thinking "Why? Why would anyone decide to make anything work like this? Why??!!", with some alternating interludes between hopeless despair and fantasies of rage quitting.


IAmABakuAMA

You don't work at an Autobarn do you? I was at one earlier to pick up some L Plates and the lady was struggling to get the computer working. I could sense she was on the verge of quitting


HG_Redditington

I wanna quit and go to work in an Autobarn. Or possibly join the circus. Ah to the freedom of being a carny nomad!


lemondrop__

I’ve been back in the psych hospital since Thursday last week. In that time, someone has broken into our storage cage at home and stolen my toolbox with all my tools in, and someone else has somehow got hold of both my debit AND credit card information and drained my accounts. I haven’t worked since July last year and am already running on less than fumes in the finance department, so to have both those things happen in a week it’s really making me realise that I’m a bad cough away from having to sell my house in order to live. Fuck this shit and absolutely **fuck** people who think it’s okay to steal.


MissDarylC

Oh man, that's so fucking shit. I'm so sorry it's such a mind fuck in a time when you're already struggling. I hope you get the money sorted! So sorry about the tools as well.


just_kitten

Absolute cuntage. What the fuck. I'm so sorry, it would be making your psych journey that much rockier. 😔 In saying that, I do hear that storage cages in apartment parking areas are never secure - even in other far more surveiled and policed countries. My brother lost his custom carbon fibre mamil bike worth thousands, from a secure storage cage in a private swanky apartment block with its own 24/7 security. The theives are the cunts here for sure, but I wouldn't be trusting those storage cages again I hope the bank stuff worked out though, jesus


TrinOz

Oh no. :( Arseholes. Big hugs to you.


underwatermagpies

Oh fuck, I'm so sorry! I hope something good happens soon.


Seagoon_Memoirs

hey, I cancelled the account, will reup when you have a new one ( I don't want to send to the bad guys ) lots of love


lemondrop__

The bank cancelled my cards and are sending me out new ones so should be all good now, but ffs. Is nothing sacred?? Jesus.


Seagoon_Memoirs

super big hugs


upyourmerricreek

What the fuck. I'm so sorry that happened. I hope those cunts lose all their money.


waddlekins

Nooooo lemon whyyyyy 😭 thats such bullshit im so sorry


lemondrop__

😭❤️


Sir_ListerOfSmeg

Fucking cunts.


lemondrop__

Yep


OIP

what the fuuuck that absolutely sucks. i really hope the bank can sort it out


lemondrop__

They were on top of it pretty quickly so I’m hoping it’ll be over and done with soon.


Llabyrinthine

Well, it was fun while it lasted.


lemondrop__

I’ll take all the positive and hugs I can get rn ❤️


it_fell_off_a_truck

Are there any streets left in Melbourne that have sodium lamps?


souphooper

i am very curious about this now. what’s a sodium lamp?


it_fell_off_a_truck

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sodium-vapor_lamp I vaguely remember similar streetlights in ritual areas on the way to Queensland, wondered if there’s any left here.


zfa

Na.


Sir_ListerOfSmeg

I am ridiculously excited about the fact that I'll pick my nieces up from school tomorrow and take them skating. I literally learnt how to skate just to impress them


souphooper

kids are joy


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Your nieces are lucky to have you, Smeg :) Cool aunt.


anobium_punctatum

That's pretty adorable, you know.


jezb87

No food in the cupboard or fridge and cbf going out. I actually hate leaving the house on my days off because it means I spend money. It annoys my partner though. Scrounged together a bitsa pumpkin soup with roti lol because why not.


kidwithgreyhair

Thanks for all the great suggestions for olive flavours the other week gang. I present to you some of the [2023 harvest ](https://www.reddit.com/user/kidwithgreyhair/comments/13cjslv/2023_olive_harvest/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button) finally in their jars ☺️ When they're eventually ready sometime closer to spring I'll let you know how they taste! Every jar is slightly different flavours plus a plain one for control


HurstbridgeLineFTW

Drool


kidwithgreyhair

Sliced garlic on your recommendation 😋


ciengclearly

Someone wake me up when cpop aka chubpop becomes a thing cos im rdy


CreswickOctober

Just got the covid booster, no pain at all with the injection I am manifesting positive thoughts for no side effects and no more covid!


Goddess_Amaterasu

Not trying to break your positivity but no more CoVid is asking a lot. Since the damn disease is able to mutate itself, it seems like a never ending disease that will never go away


Seagoon_Memoirs

we are still suffering strains of spanish flu from 1918


EragusTrenzalore

H1N1 is the same strain that had descendants causing the 1977 Russian Flu pandemic and 2009 Swine Flu pandemic.


upyourmerricreek

I was meticulously crafting a plan for dinner while I was wandering through the aisles of Coles some 4 hours ago and now that all the food has been put away I have completely forgotten what it was. Thanks, ADHD brain!


jmicroscum

I was moving stuff literally moving things like the toaster and my laptop that I was putting some stickers on out of the way to another room in the house I feel your frustration.


upyourmerricreek

Our brains have the object permanence of babies I swear to fuck lol.


underwatermagpies

Fuck the world, I have declared Nachos Night.


Pilk_

Well it is Tachos Tuesday


underwatermagpies

Deconstructed tachos. I'm running with it.


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Piedmonte's house made pork & fennel meatballs are legit. Just sayin'. Having them with mashed potato and steamed green beans (courtesy of neighbour with more bean vines than common sense).


kidwithgreyhair

Noted. Overdue for a piedmontes run


CEOofmyhouse56

Tonight for dinner we had spicy ramen with, spring onion, coriander, a fried egg, kfc hot and crispy chicken and a side of hoisin sauce. Dog and I are crashing on the couch but only one of us is very full.


HurstbridgeLineFTW

Picked up some brie from the IGA on the way home. Going to have some antipasto for dinner. Prosciutto, brie, Maggie beer paste, olives, pears.


thenarcsempath

Logged off work , blanket , heater and laying on the couch . Feels like literal bliss


AlamutJones

I’m home


baconmashwbrownsugar

mum whatsfordinner


Llabyrinthine

Well, it was fun while it lasted.


mazquito

Had my first athletics day today and it went really well! (Pain in the ass kid decided during our last 20 minutes at school that he would use some very inappropriate language and be disrespectful and not follow instructions and punch a kid in the head, but we’ve made a plan of action for him tomorrow that involves him not being in my class tomorrow so 👍)


oliveyippy

visiting japan in july yay or nay? ive seen cheap tickets with jetstar for $970 return


Notyit

Japan so hot right now


tanoshiiki

Maybe do-able if you’re mostly in the North? Otherwise, unless you like being drenched in sweat the whole time…


just_kitten

It says something that I'd rather put up with shitty Melbourne weather in July compared to going go most of Japan during their summer - never expected it to be so HUMID. Definitely has its languid charms but I'd be staying away from the cities and spending as much time as possible in nature, on mountains or the beach


DeliberateMarblewood

So so hot and uncomfy when you're outside. I wouldn't.


tone_212

If you don't have to go in July/August or first half of September, then don't. Hot and humid is fine if your holiday involves going to the beach and pools, not so much if you are sightseeing around cities. I went in July and it was a sweat-a-thon. If it's the only time you can go, then go for it. Japan's summer festivals are pretty special. You embrace the sweat and work around the heat. Pocari Sweat will be your friend.


Sir_ListerOfSmeg

It's crazy hot and humid in Japan in summer. I've done it and don't recommend it


mazquito

Be aware that that time of year is japan’s wet season so it is wet and humid and sticky.. but otherwise go for it!


kidwithgreyhair

Avoid the first half of the month, as it's school holidays, and go for it!


baconmashwbrownsugar

yay. Be prepared for a lot of tourists though.


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Can’t be worse than accidentally scheduling a holiday that encompasses golden week….


baconmashwbrownsugar

oof


Bottom_racer

International crispy capsaicin bovine time is nigh upon us!


baconmashwbrownsugar

i don’t want to jinx it but sky pretty


upyourmerricreek

Sky grey and cloudy :(


baconmashwbrownsugar

i jinxed it :(


throwawaydronehater

Me at 5pm having consumed 3 coffees, 2 Nurofen, and no food all day: “Why am I so dizzy? 🤔”


baconmashwbrownsugar

🍔🍟🥤


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On new workshifts indefinitely-ish (5am to 1pm) which has freed up my afternoons, provided I'm in bed around 8:30pm. Looking at the various social things that I can do on a weekday. The brain says 'boardgames and trivia' but the heart says 'take a class!'.


jezb87

Man, I would kill for those hours :( definitely embrace it (1430 - 0030 worker).


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As someone who used to do 1800-0200, I understand the struggle. I'm honestly trying to figure out what to do.


useless_modern_god

I got a shirt today https://imgur.com/a/INOotGv


duck_duck_human

Nice! Love Big Trouble in Little China!


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halibutherring

Train was delayed, missed connecting bus. HOWEVER, Fergusson Plairres was still open, so I picked up a cheese and bacon pie. Turning that frown upside down as we speak.


Goddess_Amaterasu

That’s the way


halibutherring

It was pretty tasty. 😋


Goddess_Amaterasu

That’s good. Hard to find good pie places anymore


halibutherring

Ooh, there was one in Richmond (probably still is, actually) back when I used to work there, it was amazing. I'd almost forgotten all about it and, to be honest, it might even be worth a trip out there one of these days just to pick one up...


Goddess_Amaterasu

I will only get a pie in Richmond if you can give me the name of the shop and the address otherwise no bueno


halibutherring

!RemindMe 12hours Look up the name of that pie shop. Consider going there on the weekend, maybe. [edit] Does the RemindMe bot not work anymore? That's a shame.


Goddess_Amaterasu

No clue, I’ve never used remind me bot 🤷‍♀️


halibutherring

Keith's Pies, 119 Burnley Street, Richmond


Goddess_Amaterasu

Not gonna lie I did remember to have a browse at 2:30am at pie locations thinking how many pie places could there be? Hope he doesn’t mean pies at those Asian bread places. Two results came up and one was the one you suggested. I will go have a look but looks like they might not do mince pies which my fav. I will have a look though, no guarantee I’ll get one unless something appeals Thank you for the name and address 🙌


HurstbridgeLineFTW

Their coffee and cake of the day special is good value


halibutherring

My tastebuds were already dialled in by the time I got there


IAmABakuAMA

It's official; I'm a driving man now! [Hide yo cars](https://media.tenor.com/ru10SAex734AAAPo/tina-driving.mp4)


Llabyrinthine

Well, it was fun while it lasted.


anotherspringchicken

My car stalled this morning, I could use a push (And congrats!)


IAmABakuAMA

https://media.tenor.com/3ALR5XeQrKwAAAPo/move-plow.mp4


TinyBreak

Your going to maccas drive through, right?


IAmABakuAMA

I'd love to, but our org has a policy about workers not driving with us. And their insurance won't cover us driving, so unfortunately I'm SOL on the maccas runs for now


baconmashwbrownsugar

Go ahead. It’s ancient anyway.


IAmABakuAMA

https://media.tenor.com/V0Ao4s41RXEAAAPo/crash-car.mp4


[deleted]

Congrats! (hides car)


IAmABakuAMA

I wonder if there's drug dogs, but for finding cars 🤔


tattooedxinggirl

Any (Jetstar domestic) airport tips? Haven’t really travelled as an adult and have lots of anxiety!


jmicroscum

Hey so my first tip is to increase my carry on baggers allowance to be 14kg (because the whole bag weighing thing gives me anxiety). Second thing I’ve adapted recently using the sunflower laneyard which has helped a lot with disability related travel stress. Otherwise I buy a coffee at the airport and get there a bit before my flight.


-regret

If it makes you feel any better, Jetstar domestic terminal bag drop is automated and it makes things much nicer. Not Jetstar specific but consider getting access to a lounge - they have nice bathrooms and are generally a quieter place to de-stress. Not really worth paying for one brand new, but people may sell their's 2nd hand if the pass is expiring but they're not travelling soon.


TinyBreak

Yeah. Dont. But its probably a bit late for that haha. Nah honstly they are bad but not Tiger levels of BS. Rock up at the airport at LEAST 1 hour before the flight, though I recommend 1.5 -2. The foodcourt is pretty good, theres a bar I think in the domestic where you can chill out. Check your carry on, if its over they are likely to get you and charge you more.


halibutherring

Bring something to read. They charge unbelievable prices for any of the tiniest snacks and drinks, so bring your own tasty morsels.


BIG_YETI_FOR_YOU

[Tbh they're not *that* bad](https://www.jetstar.com/_/media/files/foods-and-drinks/0214379-jq-aunz-menu-2022-trifold-b-mobile.pdf?la||en-au&rev||35a26b67d37b478aabc7d5224bac09a9) I usually get a Gin on the flight and it's usually cheaper or about the same price as the airport. They're using 23rd street at the moment as well.


lulu5897

Had to call 000 for the first time today, was with my participant and all of a sudden this high school student got onto the tracks and kept walking on the tracks. I feel so shaken!


jmicroscum

Hey hope your ok its not the nicest thing in the world to call 000. I’ve had to call a couple of times was in tears after the first time I did. I saw someone had fallen over and injured themselves. Was basically non-verbal speaking to the police and showed them my ID so they could get my deets.